Hanover Park High School

                                   Morning Announcements for

   Friday, May 15, 2026

Word of the Day

contentious (adj.) – likely to cause an argument 

Congratulations to the Park Boys Golf team for a decisive win yesterday against Morris Catholic.  Led with season best scoring from Frankie Scrocco with a blistering 38 and Chris Buzza with an impressive 39 and backed up by the two freshmen Brody Fleming's 46 and Emmettt Ling's 47 it was a team victory.   The boys look to finish out their season strong at the NJAC Championship next week at Flanders.

The ERASE Hate Club wants you to know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Did you know... Less than half (approx. 44%–45%) of adults with mental illness receive treatment.

The library is closed today.

Support the Senior Class Project Graduation today with a Kona Ice. It will be served during all 3 lunches outside the front cafeteria door. You can pay with cash, Apple Pay and all major cards.

Good morning, Hanover Park!

Are you looking for a fun way to get active and give back to the community? The Halos for Angels Junior Board is excited to announce our 4th Annual Pickleball Round Robin Fundraiser! Join us on tomorrow at the Florham Park Tennis Courts on Ridgedale Avenue. We have two sessions available:

• Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Session 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

All donations directly support Halos for Angels, a local non-profit dedicated to helping families in need. To register or donate, look for our flyers around the hallways and scan the QR code, or visit the link on the flyer. Let’s hit the courts for a great cause!

Join us Monday, May 18th at MilkShake Factory from 4-9:30 pm and support HP Class of 2026 Project Graduation! Shakes, sundaes, chocolates & more — and 15% of your order goes back to Project Grad when you mention the group. Don’t forget - MilkShake Factory from 4–9:30PM on Monday, May 18th.

                     

The Girls Who Code Club will be meeting on Tuesday, May 19th after school in room 016. New and experienced coders are always welcome. Hope to see you there!

Good Morning Hornets! You could be someone's match! Hornets for Humanity will be hosting our Spring Blood Drive on Thursday, May 28th and we need your help. If you are 16 years or older, YOU can save lives. See one of our Hornets for Humanity members in order to get a packet and register for this great event. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Margerson or Ms. Portillo!

 

Attention Hornets!  It's looking like 100% chance of rain... on Mr. Silva!  The ERASE Hate club is holding our first annual "Soak Mr. Silva" event on June 2nd!  Grab a small bucket for a $1 donation, or upgrade to a large bucket for just $2. The event will be held at all 3 lunches and for a limited time!  All proceeds will go to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. 

 

Good morning, Seniors! To stay on track for graduation, please complete these REQUIRED Naviance tasks ASAP: First, complete the Class of 2026 Senior Survey by June 5th—if you’re doing a Senior Service Project, please submit this before you start. Second, update all college decisions and select your final post-grad plan so we can send your final transcript. Log into Naviance and get it done today.

An XL black Michaels Kors jacket was found in the library and a pair of black framed glasses with the Batman images were left on the bus. Both items can be picked up in the main office.   

Attention All Students:

The NJSLA Assessment will be administered to all 9th on Tuesday May 19. Wednesday May 20th, and Thursday May 21st. 9th graders will be taking the NJSLA math and ELA assessments.  11th Grade students will be taking the NJSLA science assessment on Tuesday May 19th and Wednesday May 20th.

Please make every effort to be in school on time on those days and be prepared to give your best effort.

The NJSLA Math & Science Assessment will take place on Tuesday, May 19th, the NJSLA ELA Reading & Science Assessment will take place on Wednesday, May 20th and the NJSLA ELA writing assessment will take place on Thursday May 21st.

1.   Testing will begin promptly at 7:45 a.m. Please report to your testing room at the first-morning bell, and test administrators will greet you and provide you with directions. 

2.   Cell phones, airpods, and smartwatches are not permitted in the testing rooms.  

3.   You should bring at least two pencils and wired 3.5 mm earbuds or headphones that will connect to your chromebooks.

4.   Testing room assignments are posted on the counseling office windows.  Please make sure to check the schedule to see when and where you will be testing.

10th & 12th-grade students will be on a special delayed opening schedule during NJSLA testing on Monday and Tuesday.  10th, 11th, and 12th-grade students will be on a special delayed opening schedule during NJSLA testing on Wednesday.  A bus schedule has been emailed to your parents and is posted on the school website.  On Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday May 20th you will report between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m.   On Wednesday May 21st, you will report between 9:30-9:45 a.m. 

If you have any questions about the NJSLA administration, please see your counselor.